Question

A _______ reinforcer satisfies some biological need and works naturally, regardless of a person's prior experiences
A. negative
B. positive
C. secondary
D. primary
B

Answer 1

Primary reinforcers are biological. Food, drink, and pleasure are the principal examples of primary reinforcers.

Answer 2

You would do well to start memorizing terms in your course, you will need to recall them later in life, if not in the final exam. Homemade flashcards work wonders.

Answer 3

I agree with bobpursley except for one point. Some types of pleasure can be secondary reinforcement, for example, the pleasure you experience when receiving a sincere compliment.